[Verse 1]
Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

[Verse 2]
Yes, the strong get more while the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Oh, Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

[Bridge]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
No, no, no, they don't come around no more

[Verse 3]
Rich relations give crust of bread and such
You can help yourself but don't take too much
Oh, Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Oh
[Trumpet Solo]

[Bridge]
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come no more

[Verse 3]
Rich relations give a crust of bread and such
You can help yourself but please don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

[Outro]
God bless the child
Give him light, give him hope
Give him heart, give him rope
God bless the child
Got it for themselves, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh